silviculture

sil·vi·cul·ture | \ ˈsil-və-ˌkəl-chər

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Definition of silviculture

: a branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests

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Recent Examples on the Web Formerly known as Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp, the camp is open to students in grades nine through 12 to explore forest ecology, including silviculture, tree identification, wildlife, forestry management and forest products. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Plan your New Year's adventurers: Valley Views," 22 Dec. 2017 Black Forest Biosphere Reserve (Germany)—Located in the south of the country, this biosphere reserve contains low mountain ranges, forests shaped by silviculture, lowland and mountain hay meadows and lowland moors. — Alex Treadway, National Geographic, "UN Announces 23 New Nature Reserves While U.S. Removes 17," 14 June 2017

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“Silviculture.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silviculture. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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